Free*, but registration is required
1.5 CLE Credits (1 Sub. .5 Ethics)
*To receive CLE credit, attendees must submit $2.25
Join us as we explore the unique needs of intergenerational families, the impact of the pandemic and opioid crises on their legal matters, and how diverse leaders across PA are responding to the legal crises and challenges of these families. Also hear about pro bono and other opportunities to help these families.
Contact Janine Dunlap Kiah, Esq. for more info: jkiah@seniorlawcenter.org; 215.716.5071
Presenters:
Secretary Robert Torres, PA Department of Aging
Honorable Eugene Vittone, District Attorney of Washington County
Janine Dunlap Kiah, Esq., Project Director, Pursuing Justice for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in PA, SeniorLAW Center
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Meet the CLE Presenters here:
Robert Torres was appointed, by Governor Tom Wolf, to serve as Secretary of Aging on January 5, 2019, after serving as Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth since October 11, 2017. He was confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate on June 4, 2019, becoming the first Latino to hold this position.
As Secretary, Mr. Torres is responsible for the administration of aging programs and services in the Commonwealth and is committed to ensuring that the department is being responsive to older adults, a population that is growing significantly and becoming more diverse.
Eugene A. Vittone is the elected District Attorney of Washington County, Pennsylvania. He began his term on January 3, 2012 after serving twelve years as an Assistant District Attorney in the county. While an Assistant District Attorney, Vittone handled juvenile court, several trial lists and handled felony criminal trials. Vittone also oversaw white collar prosecutions and initiated the Drug Treatment Court in the county.
District Attorney Vittone frequently lectures on topics related to criminal investigation, prosecution and crime prevention for law enforcement, prosecutors and community groups.
Janine Dunlap Kiah, Esq. | Janine joined SeniorLAW Center in 2019 as a project director for the Pursuing Justice for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Pennsylvania. In this role, she manages a federally funded state-wide initiative to increase access to legal services for grandparents seeking custody of their grandchildren. She is excited to head this campaign to develop a state-wide network of community partners and pro bono attorneys to represent seniors for this very important and increasingly urgent issue. Further, Janine will directly represent seniors in their custody matters and train attorneys on how to handle these unique cases.
Prior to joining the SeniorLAW Center, Janine practiced family law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over a decade. She is a longtime supporter of public interest initiatives and has been a provider of pro bono legal services through her own law practice and as partnered with local nonprofits. Read more here.
